Fleury Michon (FRA:4XZ) Interest Coverage: 2.67 (As of Dec. 2025) — 28% Below Median


FRA:4XZ Fleury Michon FRA:4XZ
64 GF Score
Price €20.80
GF Value €23.90
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Fleury Michon Interest Coverage?

Fleury Michon FRA:4XZ -0.48% 64 Interest Coverage is 2.67 as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 3.73. GuruFocus rates FRA:4XZ with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,506 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Fleury Michon ranks worse than 89.31% on this metric.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income by its Interest Expense. Fleury Michon's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €11.9 Mil. Fleury Michon's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-4.5 Mil. Fleury Michon's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.67. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Fleury Michon's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:4XZ' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.25   Med: 3.73   Max: 8.18
Current: 1.34


FRA:4XZ's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
89.31% of 1506 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.585 vs FRA:4XZ: 1.34

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Fleury Michon  (FRA:4XZ) Interest Coverage Explanation

Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.

Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .


Fleury Michon Interest Coverage Related Terms


Fleury Michon Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fleury Michon's Interest Coverage can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

Fleury Michon Interest Coverage Chart

Fleury Michon Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.49 3.73 2.41 1.25 1.34

Fleury Michon Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.96 1.22 1.30 0.05 2.67

FRA:4XZ vs KHC, GIS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Fleury Michon's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Fleury Michon Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Fleury Michon's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fleury Michon's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Fleury Michon Interest Coverage Calculation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Fleury Michon's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Fleury Michon's Interest Expense was €-9.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was €12.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*12.184/-9.12
=1.34

Fleury Michon's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Fleury Michon's Interest Expense was €-4.5 Mil. Its Operating Income was €11.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*11.948/-4.481
=2.67

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 2.67 mean?
Fleury Michon (FRA:4XZ) has a Interest Coverage of 2.67 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Fleury Michon and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 3.73. Over the past decade, Fleury Michon's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.25 to 8.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Fleury Michon ranks #1345 out of 1506 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 89.3%.
Is Fleury Michon's Interest Coverage too high?
Fleury Michon's current Interest Coverage of 2.67 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 3.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.25 to a high of 8.18. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.59. Fleury Michon's value of 2.67 is 68.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fleury Michon ranks #1345 out of 1506 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fleury Michon has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fleury Michon's Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Fleury Michon ranks #1345 out of 1506 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Fleury Michon in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.59. Fleury Michon's value of 2.67 is 68.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Fleury Michon's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.25 to 8.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.73 vs. the industry median of 8.59, Fleury Michon has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.59, based on 1,506 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fleury Michon's current Interest Coverage of 2.67 is 68.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Fleury Michon and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fleury Michon's current Interest Coverage is 2.67, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 3.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fleury Michon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fleury Michon (FRA:4XZ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.90, compared to a current price of €20.80 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.67, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 3.73 and 68.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.59. Fleury Michon's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fleury Michon (FRA:4XZ), the current Interest Coverage is 2.67 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Fleury Michon (FRA:4XZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fleury Michon stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €20.80 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of €23.90. GuruFocus considers Fleury Michon to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:4XZ:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.67 (28% below median its 10-year median of 3.73)
  • GF Value™: €23.90 vs. price of €20.80 (13% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1345 of 1506)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4XZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fleury Michon Business Description

Other Exchanges 0J75:UKALFLE:France
Address La Gare, BP 1, Pouzauges, FRA, 85700
Fleury Michon is a food company. It produces freshly prepared meal products for everyday eating. The firm's products include pork hams, poultry cuts, ready to eat charcuterie, individually prepared meals, and boxed meals and surimi. The company markets and sells its products under Fleury Michon brand name.
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